A common issue that unites English people is the use of speed cameras. They are being contested at every opportunity, and the rationale is that they do not primarily aide safe driving, but are a form of taxation. Agitating this is the poor statistics that are available, or in reality, aren’t available to justify the use of speed cameras. Even if the police are issuing more tickets, this doesn’t mean that driving safety has been improved – where is the evidence? As a consequence of not justifying their use and results, people are obviously annoyed by their use. Continue reading →